What does the cryptic crossword clue "Singer allowed to entertain pub (6)" mean?

The definition is "Singer". The wordplay uses charade, container. LET (synonym of "allowed") + INN (synonym of "pub") [container: "entertain"]; definition: "Singer" The answer is LINNET.

Singer allowed to entertain pub (6)

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